Job Description

Department: Legal Head 1. JOB DETAILS: Position Title: Head - Legal 2. JOB PURPOSE: The Head - Legal shall oversee the functions of the legal department and handle all aspects of real estate transactions. Prepare and review legal documents relating to real estate, negotiate the terms and conditions of transactions, and facilitate the transfer of titles. Ensure all transactions are legal, binding and in the best interest of the organization. 3. JOB DIMENSIONS: Direct Reports: (Direct Reports) Number of staff supervised Total: 4 / 6 (Total number of staff supervised) 4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Description Performance Indicators Due Diligence: Independently conduct due diligence and title document scrutiny, title investigation and represent the company for discussions on its legal and related matters with Landowners / Vendors / Joint venture partners. Zero defect in title. Due diligence and title investigation includes coordinating with various offices (Registrar office, Village Administrative office, Taluk office, Land records offices etc.) and approaching various stakeholders (landowners, mediators/government etc.) to get required documents/information for thorough scrutiny. Title opinions. Documentation: Preparation / Drafting, execution, and registration of various deeds, documents etc., (Sale agreements, Sale deeds, Lease deeds, Gift deeds, Exchange deeds, Rental Agreement, Joint Venture Agreements, Power of Attorney, documents, or undertakings with respect to property purchase, sale, bank loan/mortgage, rentals/leases, and all contracts). Drafting / vetting of replies and letters on matters having legal implications Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for real estate transactions and give clear recommendations. Ensuring chances of disputes and litigation are eliminated and violations prevented. Stakeholder Management Work closely with panel advocates in the preparation of Plaints, Written Statements, Memos, Interlocutory applications, Writ petitions On time follow up and updates. Error free drafting Dispute resolution and drafting various types of criminal petitions etc. Frequently keep in touch with the company's Advocates/Lawyers to keep a track on case status and keep records of various documents/petitions filed by them on behalf of the company. Follow up with the police and other government departments for effective prevention and resolution of disputes/issues. Risk Management Monitor legal risk in real estate documentation and advise the organization accordingly. Take responsibility for ensuring effective and efficient management of the company's legal and contractual risks. Eliminate risks arising out of title to property, both for the company and its customers. Identification and elimination of risks. Compliance: Ensure compliance • Manage regulatory and compliance-related services. • Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before real estate transactions are executed. Subject Matter Expertise: Expertise in all property and real estate related laws and regulations, contract and labour laws. Timely and proper advice to the management Familiar with court proceedings, rules, and court nomenclature with respect to litigations and to follow up and keep track with the companys external legal consultants/advocates and update the management on progress, status updates and providing overall guidance. 5. JOB CONTEXT: Developing a structured legal framework and process for the organization. Work collaboratively with the key departments namely, Land Acquisition, Liaison, Sales and CRM and be accountable for the various corrections of their documents, documents standardisation and workflow requirements. Identify and proactively address issues impacting efficiency and quality. Identify and facilitate means for continuous improvement. Providing support, and training to staff on a regular basis. 6. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Internal: Extensive contacts across key departments - Land acquisition, Liaison, Sales, CRM Technical and HAD within the organization. External: External panel of Advocates/Lawyers, Governmental bodies, Registration department such as Sub-Registrar office, local administration, Village Administrative office, Taluk office, Land records offices, various other stakeholders, landowners, customers etc., 7. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS: Minimum Qualification: Undergraduate in Law from a reputed University or Law school. Minimum Experience : Minimum of 7 - 10 years of work experience in a similar role preferably in real estate. Job Specific Skills: Thorough knowledge and application of Property & Real estate related laws including RERA Up-to-date knowledge of and ability to deal with Development Regulations (like CMDA), Environmental laws, etc. IT Savvy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Should be able to write reports, prepare presentations and other documents. Generic Skills: Communication skills: must be orally articulate, have good written communication skills and be a good listener. Logical Reasoning: Demonstrate the ability to draw reasonable, logical conclusions or assumptions from limited information.